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Blue Love Solidified.

Until now, it is kinda difficult to move on and get over the
fact that after three long years, I have finally seen CNBLUE perform live. It
was great. It was fun. It was a memorable experience. Lots of funny things had
happened; and Jung Yonghwa had just solidified his position as my ultimate bias.

I really didn’t feel the hype until I got the tickets from
Lovely of PULP. When I saw the tickets assuring my seat on Section 103 Row 3
Seat 21 (CENTER AISLE, BABY!), my mind went bonkers. The moment I stepped into
the venue, my heart began thumping as if I’ll have a heart attack any moment.
And believe it or not, I am not exaggerating. Sitting on that seat, just a few
meters away from where my boys would be, made me want to cry but I couldn’t.

I really couldn’t.

And then the lights dimmed and the whole Araneta screamed. As
how Ate Chichi claimed, the view was familiar. It was a blue ocean, after all.
But although I still prefer the Sapphire Blue Sea every Super Show, nothing
could distract me from the escalating anticipation.

The boys are here.

And then one by one, they stepped into the stage. Yonghwa’s
silhouette came into my view first and then it was like pandemonium inside me.
I kept on screaming and jumping while waving my light stick, though it all
still felt so surreal.

The boys took the stage, along with my whole sanity. As they
get ready with their instruments, I suddenly found myself voiceless – just staring
in awe with these beautiful perfections. As hilarious as it is, I want to
assume that for a few seconds, JONGHYUN AND YONGHWA STARED AT ME. I mean, I was
the only blonde in the area. They must have been thinking how idiotic I was to
sport that kind of hairstyle, but the important thing was I believe it worked.

CNBLUE began playing and I couldn’t remember what happened
next. Just bits of it though. I remember trying to cover my mouth because of
too much astonishment; admiring the boys’ childish actions on stage; laughing
my ass off (and at the same time, getting awed) because they speak English and
Tagalog; and trying to contain my feels because I was so fucking proud the
whole time.

I just have to impress on some things though:

1)Jungshin and Minhyuk are good in English.
Jungshin’s definitely the best!

2)Even when overseas, food always comes first for
these people. Of all the things Philippines could impress Minhyuk with, it’s
lechon (and jeepney).

4)Jonghyun has this addictive charm that even
alone, HE GLOWS.Passion at its
best, Lee Jonghyun is.

5)LEE JONGHYUN IS THE SEXIEST MAN I HAVE EVER SEEN
IN PERSON SO FAR. Let’s wait until I see
EXO’s Kai in person though.

6)Jungshin must have gotten tired of thinking of
English words to use so he decided to ask if the crowd understands Korean.

JS: Jaemisseoyo? (Was it fun?)

US: YEEEEE!!!!

JS: Hangug-mal arayo? (Do you know Korean?)

US: YEEEEE!!!!

JS: O__O Daebak~~~

7)It was a regret that I get to pay less attention
to the maknaes because the two hyungs are ALWAYS interfering.

8)Honey thighs are real.

9)I never expected Yonghwa’s nose to be that
pointed and perfect.

10)MINHYUK SAID YONGHWA IS LIKE A FOOL AND HE ASKED
US FOR CONFIRMATION. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

11)Jung Yonghwa is an idiot. As sexily as he could,
he called us ‘SINGAPORE’ and I have proven it possible to have a whole Araneta
Coliseum vs Jung Yonghwa. Jonghyun and Jungshin were laughing their asses off
over this mistake. MINHYUK WAS CLUELESS. HAHAHAHAHA!

12)I will never ever regret falling in love with
this band.

A lot more things happened but I guess they’ll just stay in
my mind and heart. After the concert, we rushed to KPUB BBQ in Taguig for the
after party and it was fun. They stayed upstairs and although the curtains were
drawn, we could still see Jungshin eating with his red cap on. Occasionally,
they would go out of the venue to use the restroom on the other side. I didn’t see them that much because I was too
busy filling myself in with GREAT KOREAN FOOD; plus, it was enough that I got a
glimpse of Lee Jonghyun in black wifebeater.

YES, BLACK WIFEBEATER. IT’S ANOTHER DREAM COME TRUE.

Before going back to the hotel, the boys signed this huge
photo at the balcony of the restobar. There was a large couch there and
Jungshin knelt and propped his head on his arms, cutely looking at the screen
and over the crowd.

Then they left.

All in all, the experience was a blast. When I went home the
next morning, it began sinking in. I have seen CNBLUE live and I got to discover
some few things about them through it. It was an unforgettable moment. It was a
very special night. There were regrets on my part – things I could have done
for the boys if only I had the time to prepare more; but I’m sure I’ll be given
better chances next time.

YES, NEXT TIME.

As I close my eyes to sleep that morning, two things have been
made clearer. The three-year wait was worth it, and whatever happens, I will
protect this band – especially Jung Yonghwa.